Spain’s ruling party prohibits representatives from paying for sexual intercourse
(MENAFN) Spain’s ruling Socialist Party (PSOE) has implemented a strict ban prohibiting its members from paying for sex, warning that violations could lead to expulsion from the party. The move, announced by Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, follows a corruption scandal involving senior officials accused of using public funds for illegal activities, including hiring sex workers.
In June, former PSOE organizational secretary Santos Cerdan was placed in pre-trial detention by the Spanish Supreme Court on charges including bribery, criminal conspiracy, and influence peddling related to the manipulation of public contracts worth over €500 million ($585 million). Prosecutors claim Cerdan masterminded a scheme distributing at least €5 million in kickbacks among top officials, including former Transport Minister Jose Luis Abalos and his aide Koldo Garcia.
Investigations revealed that public money was allegedly used not only for illicit commissions but also for personal expenses such as paying for sexual services. Cerdan denies wrongdoing, describing the charges as politically motivated revenge.
In response to the scandal, the PSOE has overhauled its leadership and introduced tough disciplinary measures. The party declared that “soliciting, accepting, or obtaining sexual acts in exchange for money” would now result in the harshest penalty: expulsion.
Sanchez emphasized the party’s stance, saying, “If we believe a woman’s body is not for sale, our party cannot allow behavior contrary to that.” Despite calls for his resignation amid the crisis, Sanchez has remained firm, stating, “The captain doesn’t look the other way when seas get rough. He stays to steer the ship through the storm.”
Adding to the turmoil, Francisco Salazar, a close ally of Sanchez and a potential senior leader, resigned following accusations from female PSOE employees of inappropriate behavior, including making obscene remarks and pressuring women to spend time alone with him. Although no formal complaints have been filed, the party plans to investigate.
Opposition leader Alberto Nunez Feijoo of the People’s Party criticized the Socialists, calling them a “mafia” and demanding elections. “Spaniards deserve a government that doesn’t lie to them, that doesn’t rob them but serves them,” he said.
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